A smart lockdown will be imposed in parts of Peshawar district to control the spread of the Covid-19 disease, according to a notification from the office of the deputy commissioner of Peshawar.

It added that the smart lockdown would come into effect from 9pm on August 13 (today) and "shall remain in force till further orders".

The smart lockdown will be imposed on the following areas:

• Bara Gate area bound by Bara road and Al Faisal street
• Charsadda Road area bound by Canal Road, Charsadda Road and Pajjagi Link Road
• Mahal Terai area bound by Dalazak Road and Ring Road
• Street No 1, Darmangi Garden, Warsak Road

The notification said no entry or exit would be allowed to these localities except for people supplying essential commodities.

All types of gatherings would be strictly prohibited. All shops — apart from essential services such as pharmacies and general stores — would also remain closed.

Additionally, congregations in mosques would be limited to five people.